Brownie Banana Bread
Brownie Banana Bread combines fudgy brownie mix and ripe bananas for an easy, rich chocolate loaf everyone loves.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- 9x5-inch loaf pan
- mixing bowl (large)
- rubber spatula
- hand mixer or Danish dough whisk
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (18.3 oz.)
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Stir to coat mix-ins evenly.1 box brownie mix, ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped walnuts
- Add olive oil, eggs, and mashed bananas.⅓ cup vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, 1 cup mashed bananas
- Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes. Check at 30 minutes. If browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil.
- Bread is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve as is, or warm slightly before serving.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Refrigerate for up to 4 days in a sealed container
Cool completely before storing to prevent excess moisture
♨️ REHEATING: Microwave individual slices for 10-15 seconds
Warm in oven at 300°F for 5-8 minutes
Heat the air fryer at 300°F for 3-4 minutes
❄️ FREEZING: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil
Freeze whole loaf or individual slices for up to 3 months
Thaw at room temperature before serving
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use overripe bananas for deeper flavor and sweetness
Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender
Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly
Let cool before slicing for clean cuts
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Bake in muffin pan at 350°F for 18-22 minutes
Bake in mini loaf pans at 350°F for 30-40 minutes
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Crumble over ice cream for a sundae topping
Cube and layer into parfaits
Toast lightly and spread with peanut butter
📝 NOTES: Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar if desired
Warm slightly and top with ice cream or whipped cream
Add different nuts or flavored chips for variation
Drizzle chocolate glaze over the cooled loaf for extra richness
This loaf slices best after it has fully cooled
Try turning this into muffins for bake sales or lunch boxes
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 2mg
